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Acacia cognata ‘Limelight’ – River Wattle

  • Acacia cognata wattle 'Limelight'

    Acacia cognata 'Limelight'

A compact form of A.cognata that makes a stunning foliage plant all year round with its graceful weeping foliage. Small ball-shaped flowers are a secondary pleasure when they appear in spring. It can be prone to root rot in humid climates, where it may be short lived, it is at its best in the southern states. The naturally dense growth habit is great for deterring weeds and is low maintenance.

Family : Fabaceae
Cultivar Name: Limelight
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 1.2
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping
Soil Moisture : Well-drained
Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Acacia cognata
Common Name : River Wattle
Height : 1
Flower Color : Yellow
pH Level : Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects